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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

2

Room At The Top In Dairy Industry Faces Leadership Gap

Chairman Robert E. Cleary warned at the St. Louis Milk Industry Foundation convention that the dairy industry risks poor leadership succession as current executives near retirement. Prof. H. B. Henderson reported a two year study showing only about 235 dairy manufacturing graduates per year in the U S, prompting a push to recruit high school graduates into dairy manufacturing. Opportunity is knocking for ambitious young leaders.

Robert E. Cleary College Relations Committee St. Louis Milk Industry Foundation Cleary Old Yale Old Smith H. B. Henderson University of Georgia The Foundation U. S Henderson Mr. Cleary

Roosevelt's soft talk and a big stick in aid talk

Former journalist Eugene W. Castle criticizes costly foreign aid and propaganda in the Commonwealth Club address. He argues the United States wastes billions on aid, burdens the federal budget, and alienates friends, urging a six-point plan including cutting foreign aid and trimming the armed forces to stop wet-nursing the world.

Eugene W. Castle Commonwealth Club of California Mr. Castle Castle Harold Stassen

Maine Shoe and Leather Industry Leads Growth

Maine shows industrial expansion with shoe and leather output rising to lead the state’s industry. Leather and Shoes magazine highlights that Maine now supplies footwear for about one third of the nation, with factories increasing from 50 to 80 since 1948. New tanneries include A. C. Lawrence Leather Co. at Paris and Maine Leathers, Inc. at Dover-Foxcroft, the latter employing 400 workers starting February 1.

Maine Maine Development Commission A. C. Lawrence Leather Co Paris U. S Maine Leathers, Inc Dover-Foxcroft

Multiple Municipal Court cases heard by Judge Deering

Judge Gardiner R Deering presided over several municipal court sessions. Bernstein of Portland paid 15.70 for failing to stop at Hig and Center. Desjardins of Auburn found guilty on a right turn violation with 10 fine and 5.70 costs. Davis Jr of Rockland pleaded guilty to passing a mapgrade with 10 fine and 5.70 costs. Stanley of East Hartford and Hembree of Brunswick Naval Air Station faced drunk driving with 100 fines and 9.70 costs total. Hart of Brunswick NAS speeding 85 mph paid 10 fine and 5.70 costs. Croteau Cloutier Mitch ell Bolduc of Brunswick pled noto contendre to petty larceny. costs 5.70. Caron of Brunswick fined 10 with 5.70 costs for speeding. Bitler of Rockland fined 10 with 5.70 costs for stop sign violation. Watts of Woolwich guilty on short lobsters 40 fine 5.70 costs. second charge placed on file. Rittall of Nobleboro innocent of drunken driving. Walbridge of Ogunquit failed to appear for school bus violation.

Gardiner R. Deering Hig and Center Streets Paul Avery Louis R. Bernstein Portland Bernstein Harold J. Rubin Bath Emile Desjardins Auburn Nolo Contendre Lewiston Coty Topsham Desjardins Wilfred J. Harrington Carlos H. Davis, Jr Rockland Woolwich Gerald P. Margeson Arthur D. Dolloff Charles W. Stanley East Hartford Conn Main Street George Buzzell James D. Hembree Brunswick Naval Air Station Hembree Harold Bartlett Eugene H. Hart Hart Paul Croteau Joseph M. Cloutier Thomas E. Mitchell, Jr Paul J. Bolduc Brunswick Noto Contendre Walter Cummings Deering Earl Haines Leo W. Caron Clayton R. Bitler Vine Washington Streets James DeCapua Frank W. Watts Phippsburg Watts Charles Boetsch Loren Alley Arthur D. Dollott Cecil Rittall Nobleboro Richard Elrik Bess Walbridge Ogunquit Philip Hodgkins

Haystack tumble hurts 96-year-old farmer

Will Cooper, an elderly 96-year-old farmer, slid down a hay stack at the barn and broke an ankle along with two ribs.

Maysville Will Cooper Will

Handling a Car Pet Burn with Quick Cleaning Tips

A simple home fix for a minor cigarette burn on your car pet involves trimming the singed end of the affected fibers. Then use a soapless cleaner and water to sponge the area, which should help restore the surface without further damage.

Dike Washington PTA Plans January Meeting and Report

The December Dike Washington PTA met at Dike School with large attendance. Morse High students Donny Jenkins and Eddie Wilson performed and led carols. Funds from a Christmas collection support a worthy cause.

Dike-Washington Pta Dike School Donny Jenkins Eddie Wilson Morse High Jenkins Ralph White Carl Earlbach Louise Spring Herschel Lucy PTA Emma Cummings Washington School Ella Jaquith Helen Wilbur Ways and Means Herschel Libby Earlbech Roy Bradford Washington Street

Suburb Civic Club Plans Christmas Activities

At Thursday meeting of Suburb Civic Club led by Mrs James Footer plans were made to furnish candy canes for Winneganee school children's Christmas party and to fill Christmas baskets for neighborhood shut ins. A committee to work on baskets was appointed including Mrs Duncan Farrell Mrs Emery Footer Mrs Harold Mott and Mrs Joyce Williams.

Suburb Civic Club James Footer Winneganee Duncan Farrell Emery Footer Harold Mott Joyce Williams

Local club hosts Christmas party and auction evening

Ralph Williams describes a kitchen party and jewelry auction as the club announces its annual Christmas party for the next meeting on December 29. Members are asked to bring a gift for exchange. Committees named include Refreshments with Mrs. Donald Wilson, Mrs. Harold Mott, Mrs. Edwin Small and Mrs. Harold Rogers, and Entertainment with Mrs. Duncan Farrell and Mrs. Lloyd Rogers.

Ralph Williams Emery Footer Donald Wilson Harold Mott Edwin Small Harold Rogers Duncan Farrell Lloyd Rogers

Need for Leaders At Scout Board Meeting

Bath Boy Scout council hears urgent call for a troop leader for Senior Girl Scouts Tracy and the Michigan Round-Up, as two girls prep for early next summer. Registration hits 355, Birthday Week set for March 12 with Jan 24 next meeting. McInnes names chairs for Camp training program finance publicity and more.

Bath Tracy D'scussion Girl Scout Council Board of Directors Duncan McInnes Pearl Street Michigan McInnes Cyrus P. Ashe Donald Freeman Frank Gallagher Juliet Low Thornton Percy Ben Sabo William Turpie

Citrus Zest Elevates Canned Cranberry Sauce Quality

A jarred cranberry sauce gains brightness from grated orange and lemon rind. Peeled membrane-free orange sections may be folded in for enhanced flavor and texture.

Nigerian Boy Seeks Correspondence With Bath Friend

An appeal for correspondence from Nigerian youth Babs Idowu of Lagos seeks pen pals in Bath. The letter, sent via the Times Editor, asks for aid and mentions exchanges of goods like carvings and drums for gowns.

Niger Bent Bre Times U. S. Information Services Babs M. Idowu Alli Street Lagos Nigeria Africa

Lincoln Street Greenhouses Sold to Edward W. Bridgham

The Lincoln Street Greenhouses, a longtime florist in this city, were purchased by Attorney Edward W. Bridgham. Bridgham will run the business with junior Bridgham as manager and Clarence Minott overseeing floral arrangements. A new greenhouse, updated interior, heating system, and a florist truck were added to expand displays and delivery. Minott, with forty years in the trade, will handle orders for all occasions. Christmas plants and arrangements are on display and the public is invited to visit anytime.

Lincoln Street Edward W. Bridgham Edward W. Bridgham, Jr C. Warren Richardson Clarence Minott Minott

Christmas Party of Club 42 Held at Union Street Home

Mrs Kenneth Jaquith hosted the annual Club Forty-Two Christmas party on December 14 at 4 Union Street Court with a buffet dinner and gift exchange. Committee members included Mrs Milton Savage Mrs David Clark and Mrs Jaquith. Attendees listed include Mrs Norman Adams Mrs Harry Allen Mrs Everett Cook and many others.

Kenneth Jaquith Union Street Court Club Forty-Two Milton H. Savage David Clark Jaquith Norman Adams Harry Allen Everett Cook James Daly David Desmond Howard Farr Milton Footer William Greene Elliot Hanson Paul Hart Fred Henderson Edward Jones William Ketchum, Jr Bertram Lavoie Joseph Mullaney Maurice Owen George Sarkis Norman Seckins Edith Small Leonard Smith John Sturtevant Arthur Sturtevant Allen Thayer Lawrence Wyman John Tarbox

Mrs Sargent Hosts Inner Wheel Members at Middle Street Home

Mrs George E Sargent entertained 21 Inner Wheel members and a guest Mrs Edward P Owen at her Middle street home Thursday afternoon. A Christmas dessert was served by several hosts. After a brief business session the group held a Christmas party and donated a basket of canned fruits and vegetables to the Salvation Army. Gifts were exchanged after carols and the next meeting was announced for January 5 at Mrs William L Skelton s home with a Scotch auction planned.

George E. Sargent Inner Wheel Edward P. Owen Middle Street Charles T. Small Kenneth N. Francisco Milton C. Stephenson Donald Emero Salvation Army William L. Skelton High Street

Christmas Mail Continue From Page One

A fragment notes shoppers and parents using data earlier than in the past as Christmas mail timing shifts. The brief hints at changing patterns in mailing and handling seasonal letters.

Probate Court Will Filed Estate Jennie M Allen Bath

Probate records list wills and administrations across Bath Richmond Woolwich Bowdoinham Topsham with executors and guardians named. It notes inventories accounts distributions bonds and guardians appointed including Jennie M Allen Horace Mitchell Eva Wilson and others in various Maine towns.

Jennie M Allen Bath Margaret M. Rath John Parker Virginia M. Parker Horace Mitchell Robert E. Mitchell John Ellis Kelly Woolwich Loretta Kelly Carlton Jennie M. Allen Margaret M. Roth Warren Edgar Cunningham Topsham Ella S. Cunningham Daniel C. Enman Bowdoinham Donald W. Parks Guardian Berniece D. Staples Franceos D. Young Albion L. Corliss Olivia K. Corliss Executrix Eva Wilson Herbert Kiessling James V. Garbett George W. Merrill Della M. Randall Eva M. Mahoney Ronald G. Snow Stephanie I. Snow Bowdeinham John D. Warren Ralph D. Warren, Jr Oliver I. Snow John W. Roberts Harold J. Ruvin D.b.n C.t.a

Oil Burner Explodes At Jack's Shoe Store

An oil burning furnace behind Jack's Shoe Store at 61 Canter Street exploded Tuesday morning. The blast blew out the smoke pipes and back door to the furnace room. Fire engines and ladder trucks responded to a still alarm at 9 58, with Bath Fire Department reporting only a few sparks and heavy soot.

Jack’s Shoe Store Canter Street Bath Fire Department

Record of Partering in the United States During 1949 1953

During the five years just prior to 1954 a half million par tered in the United States.

United States

Across Clues Solve Quick Puzzle From Old Page

A compact word list quiz covering father term land measures rent grove milking tools deed guided weep convulsively years epochs marvel Jewish month negative franks barbed spear macaw knock lightly marshy meadow part of the ace French dissolves a sharp end smooth and shiny incites inframed archaic eyelid

Cryptoquote and puzzle clues from a newspaper page

Includes crossword clues Holiday Mourn ful alcoholic drink larva the botfly Soothes Spirit air in the Tempest Italian city A tattered cloth Unites Rh Tih plus a cryptogram quote HOWE and a provided cryptoquote fragment The page also mentions a King Features Syndicate distribution and a mock blow data fathers let it stand printed form

Wolf Firmament

Also Mentioned on This Page

Times Company Front Street F. B. Nichols Pres Treas Ivan A. Trueworthy Theodore Roosevelt Washington United Nations New York Council International Organization U.N International Dike Scout Board William Strange Philadelphia George Carlin Lincoln St Club Mrs. Sargent Mars Adele Dunn San Pedro Calif Carol International Soundphoto Probate Lewvill L. Proctor Richmond Elizabeth E. Proctor Mary White Taylor Philip W. Odiorne Margaret L. Grover Forest E. White, Jr Longfellow Howe King Features Syndicate
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